J.W. Pepper Music Catalog
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37 Order Toll Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 / w: jwpepper.com / e: [email protected] string orchestra Go to cart Original Concert Works medium-easy / medium MythosSoon Hee Newbold. Soon Hee Newbold's music has sparked the imaginations of string players and audiences alike. In this work, three sections. Once Upon A Time; Fantasy; and, Final Victory are performed without pause. The music tells the story and takes the listeners on a musical journey that is limited only by imagination. Powerful! 10008684 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 n On a Hymnsong of Philip BlissDavid Holsinger. Originally written for band in 1989, this work is based on the famous American hymn It Is Well with My Soul. A standard in the concert band repertoire, it has also become a concert staple for string orchestras. 5896253 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 H Orange JamJeffrey S. Bishop. Give your students a shot at this exciting work that lets them imitate rock guitar sounds. This is a straightforward rock piece that is both energetic and fun to play! The G minor/modal tonality really lets the open strings ring out. Your orchestra will love jamming to this piece at any time of the year. The final words of the composer's notes say it all: "Have Fun!" 10030756 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 l PassacagliaGary Fagan. This original work utilizes the passacaglia form with the melody in the bass line. It will challenge your basses and provide opportunities for your group to work on balance and listening down to the foundation of the orchestra. 10738941 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 46.00 10738973 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00 Perpetual Fiddle MotionBrian Balmages. Here is a barnburner that will bring down the house and then some! Combining the joy of fiddle music with the thrill of perpetual motion, this high-speed rush captures the authentic feel of Appalachian folk music while adding quite a few twists. 10454272 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 55.00 10454305 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 4 Pieces of EightRichard Meyer. Look no further for the perfect piece to introduce your students to 6/8 meter! This cool-sounding, minor-key jig uses only three basic 6/8 rhythms to give your students the confidence they need to navigate a too-often neglected time signature. Pieces of Eight gives every section a turn at the fun and catchy melody while the repeated patterns in the accompaniments will reinforce students' reading of the new rhythms. 10738921 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 46.00 10738953 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00 Pioneer SkyDoug Spata. This jubilant overture is bristling with energetic ostinatos and heroic melodies for each section. Students will reinforce multiple slurs, syncopation, and basic shifting, and audiences will be inspired by the triumphant, romantic style. 10444023 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 10444024 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00 Possibilities...Brian Balmages. Russian- American philosopher and novelist Ayn Rand's influential book Atlas Shrugged inspired this powerful work, reminding all of the power of being master of one's own destiny, and that life will always offer challenges to overcome. A moving feature for your group's pianist. 10307193 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 Postcards from RussiaCarrie Lane Gruselle. This thrilling set of three Russian folk tunes will put your players (and audience) through their paces! Using a wide variety of dynamics, articulations, and tempi, three 3 tunes - Minka; Meadowland and Korobushka, run the emotional gamut from melancholy to pure exuberance! Set in the dramatic key of D minor, this one includes the exciting accelerando finish. If you do it right, you'll leave the audience breathless! 2480767 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 Remote ControlRichard Meyer. This one is "laugh-out-loud" funny! The concept is simple: what if you could control a live orchestra with a remote control? With the click of a switch (or, in this case, the sound of a bell), the orchestra switches from piece to piece in mid-phrase. Listen as Eine Kleine Nachtmusik changes to Beethoven's Seventh to Stars and Stripes Forever and back again! Your audience will love it as they "surf" from channel to channel, including brief stops at the "Opera" channel and the "Sci-Fi" channel! This remote even has a "pause" button that freezes the orchestra, and a "mute" button that keeps them playing, but with no sound! Great fun for everyone! 10050407 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 49.00 H Rhythms of AfricaSoon Hee Newbold. Body percussion and conventional percussion add creative textures to this original composition by Soon Hee Newbold. Knee slaps, tongue clucks, and stomps are sprinkled throughout the lush, simple melodies. Inspired by breathtaking landscapes and traditional folks songs of central and south Africa, this is sure to be a player favorite and staple crowd pleaser! 10091973 String Orchestra, Percussion Req . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 10091974 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 n A River RhapsodyRichard Meyer. A great way to introduce students to tone painting, this unique and fun-to-play selection traces the path of an imaginary river, which begins as a tiny spring and gradually grows. Themes from three famous river pieces are included: The Beautiful Blue Danube; Water Music and The Moldau. 10520801 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 49.00 10520802 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00 H Rosin Eating Zombies from Outer Space Richard Meyer. Don't miss this! If there is one piece your developing orchestra will love rehearsing and performing, it's this one! This programmatic piece spins a tale of mayhem and mischief as the rosin eating zombies take over your stage complete with blood-curdling screams, glissandos, ponticello and more. All the eerie effects are clearly explained and notated, so the only trouble you'll have is getting your students to stop playing it. It's a wild ride you won't want to miss! 2442739 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 56.00 l A Song for FriendsLarry Daehn/arr. Kyoto Sila. This exquisite arrangement for orchestra encourages performers to focus on making beautiful music together by providing a lovely melody, uncomplicated rhythms and smooth harmonies. A simple, moving tribute to friendship! 10756583 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 10756584 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00 4 SpartaTodd Parrish. Take a trip back to Ancient Greece with this fun and energetic work! Students will encounter two-note to six-note slurs, pizzicato, staccato and legato bowings, rhythms in 3/4 time, and dynamic contrast, along with an emphasis on playing octaves. The powerful melody is carefully woven throughout all parts while the accompaniment reinforces anchoring the first finger for better intonation. 10696546 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 47.00 10696547 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00 H SpartacusBrian Balmages. Return to the time of the Roman Empire and Spartacus! The opening signifies the harsh life of a gladiator while a fast, energetic section pays homage to his brilliance as a military tactician. Explosive rhythms, memorable melodies, and innovative harmonies all combine to make this piece unforgettable! Thrilling and highly recommended! 10047935 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 l StargazerRobert Buckley. Composer Robert Buckley has created an engaging work that's filled with programmatic elements and sounds terrific with younger players. Students will love its film score atmosphere and the opportunity to play dramatic music that sparks the imagination. 10626168 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 10626169 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 Storm the CastleKirt N. Mosier. The driving beat of this work suggests the journey and struggle to overcome as the violins come in with the main theme. The bass and cello pick up an augmented version of this theme to keep the pulse racing. The mysterious lyrical middle section is excellent for bow control and working on sound and vibrato. The piece journeys back to a triumphant ending with the original theme layered throughout the orchestra. 10568207 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 10568208 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00 Swashbucklers SagaChris Thomas. In a classic pirate jig style, this music explores 6/8 meter with brisk marcato bowings. A contrasting romantic lyrical section features soaring melodies amid lush harmonies before the energetic jig returns. 10592169 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 60.00 10592170 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 4 Take FlightPatrick Roszell. Take Flight was written in remembrance of the composer's beloved pet as a celebration of the role pets play in our lives. Brilliantly balancing lyrical and rhythmic playing at a fast tempo, this fun piece will bring a smile to all. The bouncing accompaniments and lyrical melodies will remind students of playing with a lively, inquisitive pet, perhaps as it bounces from flower to flower in the park. 10739955 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 49.00 10739956 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00 The Tell-Tale HeartMichael Story. Here is a musical depiction of the classic short story from Edgar Allan Poe. The cellos, basses, and optional percussion provide "the beating of his hideous heart!" Eerie, ominous sounds will keep your listeners on the edges of their seats! 10364399 String Orchestra, Percussion Opt . . . . . . . . . . . 49.00 10364400 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00 H Terra NovaRichard Meyer. From the opening measures to a driving finish, this exceptional work keeps everyone's attention and gives your developing group a new level of maturity! Featuring a contemporary, "hip" sound, infectious modal melodies and changing meter signatures, this also gives every section a chance in the spotlight. Teaching opportunities abound as your students explore low finger patterns (Bb and F naturals), dynamic contrast, accents, syncopation, balance, and rhythmic independence. An excellent choice! 10280288 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 46.00 TodayRobert Gardner. An intense, up-tempo piece in a power rock style, similar to the Ramones, Green Day, or Foo Fighters that students will enjoy performing because it utilizes an aggressive style that is fun to perform, and a tonality that is familiar to them. The spirit of the piece is the enthusiastic embracing of living in the moment. Very accessible, using mostly first position and few accidentals, this piece will also challenge your group with its energetic tempo, independent voicing, and syncopated, interlocking rhythms. Perfect for any concert, even a festival program that utilizes several genres. 10310622 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 56.00 l TradewindsKathryn Griesinger. Take a journey on the waves and winds that carry merchant ships to exotic far-off places. This picturesque piece evokes images of peaceful grandeur as ships slowly leave port at the break of day. A flowing melody in first position features legato slurs and some easy accidentals, offering developing ensembles the opportunity to work on bow control in first position. 10739276 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 55.00 10739277 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00 Turning PointRobert Longfield. This impressive new concert work is bold, contemporary writing for today's string orchestras. In concert overture style, it has all the elements that will entice your students to do their very best. With modal harmony, a bold rhythmic main theme, contrasting lyric section and skilled string orchestration, Turning Point is an ideal program choice. 10317565 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 10317566 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 Viola CountryRichard Meyer. Spotlight your magnificent violas in this feature with Western flavors, and give your "unsung heroes" a chance to show off. Includes a heroic opening, a flashy "fiddle" melody and a flowing legato section. Easy to rehearse, and fun for every section! 10370736 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 49.00 10370737 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00 n Viva Los Conquistadores!Deborah Baker Monday. Long live the conquistadors! The adventure, excitement and romance of this historic time is once again brought to life with a pulsing Latin undercurrent that never stops. The Coda gives the listener and performer the feeling of victory and glory - a suitable finish! 10310586E String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 Wave DancerAlan Lee Silva. Imagine dancing on a cresting wave and you get the idea of this buoyant piece from composer Alan Lee Silva. The piece has a syncopated rhythmic drive that is contrasted in the lyrical style for which Silva's music is known. The main melody is flowing but still has the syncopated feel that is first established in the opening. 10592940 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 10592941 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.50 Wind DancerChris M. Bernotas. With its optimistic and light sound, Wind Dancer is a great concert choice! Use your imagination and create your own story to accompany the melodic and rhythmic themes in the piece. Every section has an opportunity to shine, and a pizzicato section adds to the charm. 10594753 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 49.00 10594797 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00 WiredLauren Bernofsky. An uncanny combination of rock and classical styles, with the unstoppable energy of pure electricity! Layers of driving eighth notes introduce an infectious groove from the lower strings, who will take over with attitude. Engaging for every player in the orchestra, and a guaranteed way to win over your students, audience and anyone within earshot. 10366892 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 H Wood Splitter FanfareBrian Balmages. Inspired by the courage of a string player, this will immediately command your audience's attention! A thrilling fanfare with sweeping lines, forceful rhythms, and counterpoint all in a short grade 2.5 that is quite achievable! Your group will sound like a symphony orchestra as the music drives through several sections before a flurry of chords bring the work to an exciting conclusion. Intense! 10066346 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 Zombie TangoJames Meredith. Imagine two zombies dancing a zombie tango! This would make a great piece for Halloween, or anytime zombie fever is taking over your school. 10457593 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 10457594 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.50 Original Concert Works Medium l Adventurer's DreamBud Woodruff. The composer takes his musical inspiration for Adventurer's Dream from a rooster named Wally. He turns the charming four-note crow into the main thematic material for this piece, which is reminiscent of classic movie scores. 10739210 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 60.00 10739211 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.50 Adventures on Bainbridge IslandAlan Lee Silva. This descriptive work stunningly depicts the beauty of Bainbridge Island located in the Puget Sound in Washington state. It has a "made-in- America" spirit and sound, merging the simplicity of folk song-like melodies with modern orchestration. 10522007 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 55.00 10522008 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00 Arabian DreamsSoon Hee Newbold. Here's a thrilling musical journey that fires the imagination and evokes images such as those in the "1001 Arabian Nights!" Set as one continuous work, the music moves from the exotic sounds of a fiery sunrise to the magnificent power of an Arabian stallion galloping at full speed across the expansive desert! 2474326 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 H Arlington SketchesElliot Del Borgo. This is a classic Del Borgo style piece...rhythmically exciting and harmonically rich. In addition, the contrasting middle section allows for attention to tonal development, balance and blend. A guaranteed winner! (Grade 3 1/2) 2301422 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 62.00 5382254 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00